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KF05 TYZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 TYZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe

Pass 10 May 2025 87,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 81,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack on rear exhaust centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 63,789 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear / front bush, craking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Losing grease, Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Losing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 56,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear noise should be further investigated

Fail 11 Apr 2020 56,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear noise should be further investigated

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,909 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 52,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,943 miles

Front Tyres Low Edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,943 miles

Front Tyres Low Edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,288 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,426 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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KF05 TYZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF05 TYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF05 TYZ registered?

KF05 TYZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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